Environmental Impact of our Hobby.

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

And it is us, as tourists, that ultimately are the cause of that, too.

And to link back to the OP's subject I would say it is being in the hobby that has made me more aware and sensitive of the damage that resorts create. Most non hobbyists have no idea, when they see the white sand beaches and go snorkeling there, how the resorts have damaged the corals and reef environment.

So my argument would be that if more people would be in the hobby, there would be more awareness and support to protect reef environments. Hence our hobby is actually good for the environment!!